[Steam-engine] Another Whazzit

[Robert Smith]

Richard --

The first photo gave the impression that it might be and air compressor
for a small locomotive but the later photo which clearly states "water"
probably makes it a water pump perhaps suitable for a boiler feed pump.

    Good luck, Bob Smith

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard Strobel" <Richard_Strobel7 at msn.com>
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Subject: [Steam-engine] Another Whazzit


> G'day all;
>   This little pump approx. 9 inches long showed up the other day.
Casting
> marks are "Victor" on one end and "Water" on the other.  It does run
very
> well on air.
>
>   Victor on gaggle reveals there's an Edelbrock "Victor" water pump
made for
> car engines and so does ebay...not even close.
>
>   Anyone have a clue what this little jewel was used for?  We're
hoping
> possibly it could be used to inject feedwater for the boiler,
preheater
> added after the fact.
>
>   Here's some pix's:
>
> http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/album/553565134bAZXlB
>
>   TIA,
>  RickinMt.
>
> PS: Cya at the show in Columbia Falls this coming weekend
>
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